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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Thursday. The blaze started from a stationary saloon car parked on the third floor and was quickly contained by firefighters. No deaths or injuries...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado Ekiti under tight security ahead of the June 20 elections. Ekiti’s voter register has risen to over 1.05 million, with PVC collection reaching 97.1% of registered voters. Officials say preparations...

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Nigerian Banking Icon Pascal Dozie Passes Away at 85

KEY POINTS  Pascal Dozie, founder of Diamond Bank and former MTN Nigeria Chairman, passed...

Gunmen Attack Federal University Birnin Kebbi, Abduct Final-Year Student and Kill Local Resident

KEY POINTS Gunmen attacked an off-campus hostel near FUBK, kidnapping a final-year Economics student...

Adesina Applauds Kaduna’s Launch of Agro-Industrial Zone

Akinwumi Adesina celebrates Kaduna's launch of Nigeria's first agro-industrial zone, a step toward transforming agriculture and boosting local economy

Police Intensify Efforts to End Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’

The Anambra police force has augmented their operations to stop disruptive Monday 'sit-at-home' orders and revive the local economic activities primarily in Nnewi and Ihiala.

Borno Governor Warns of Growing Boko Haram Threat as Military Posts Fall

KEY POINTS Boko Haram has recaptured multiple military positions in border communities, marking a...

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sues Nwaebonyi for N5bn Over Defamation

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a N5 billion defamation suit against Senator Nwaebonyi for making false and harmful claims about her personal life.

Benedict Peters: Championing African Economic Renaissance Amidst Groundless Controversies

KEY POINTS Benedict Peters has faced and overcome baseless allegations, maintaining a focus on...

Take It Back Movement Stages Nationwide Protests Against Cybercrime Act, Rivers Crisis

KEY POINTS Nationwide protests erupted as the Take It Back Movement demonstrated against the Cybercrime...

US Supreme Court Delays Deadline for Man Mistakenly Deported

US Supreme Court halts deadline for Kilmar Garcia’s deportation after administrative error, granting temporary reprieve

Police Arrest Eight Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearms

Lagos police have detained eight armed robbery suspects and recovered firearms and ammunition, with investigations ongoing into additional arrests.

DHQ Clarifies Military Role in General Tsiga’s Release

DHQ denies claims of ransom payment and highlights the military's critical role in General Tsiga’s successful release through coordinated operations.

Gunmen Kill Over 40 in Plateau Community Attack

Gunmen attacked Hurti community in Plateau, killing over 40 people and displacing 1,000, with authorities promising more security and relief efforts.

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Fire Hits Building Housing Polaris Bank on Lagos Island

KEY POINTS A fire outbreak affected a 17-storey building housing a Polaris Bank branch...

INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials in Ekiti as Voter Register Hits 1.06 Million

KEY POINTS INEC has begun distributing sensitive election materials from the CBN in Ado...

Kwara Police Deny Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi

KEY POINTS The Kwara Police confirmed there was no bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi despite...

FG to Evacuate Over 742 Nigerians From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Attacks

KEY POINTS The Federal Government will evacuate over 742 Nigerians from South Africa before...